451 Somerville Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Imagine unwinding on your bluestone patio in your private retreat amid distant pastures and cedar groves, or entertaining by your built-in grill, all within easy reach of transportation routes and town amenities, and just 35 miles from Manhattan. Nestled at the end of a long driveway, this special stone front Colonial welcomes you home with a covered rocking chair porch and wide mahogany door. Inside, volume ceilings and generous room sizes are framed by classic wood moldings while formal and casual living spaces create a seamless flow. A gracious two-story entrance hall opens to a sophisticated dining room featuring raised panel wainscoting, a coffered ceiling and a bright bay window. French doors with beveled glass panes open from the living room into a cherry-paneled library and then again into the two-story family room. A dramatic stone fireplace creates a lodge-like feeling and the transom-topped windows display unobstructed views of this serene setting. The sky-lit kitchen provides informal gathering options and everyday comfort with its separate breakfast area, large center island, stainless steel appliances and custom cabinetry. A butler's pantry with a sink, ice maker and beverage refrigerator makes entertaining a breeze. Upstairs, a master bedroom offers a vaulted ceiling, dual walk-in closets and a private spa-like bath with tile and granite finishes and plenty of room to lounge or get ready for the day. At the other end of the hall, two more bedrooms share a hall bath. The expansive fourth bedroom provides privacy with its en suite bath and access to a secondary staircase. The lower level presents a multitude of recreational opportunities as well as a large, climate- controlled wine room and a distinctive stone wall. Situated on a country road and across the street from a quiet park, this home offers the unique feel of a vacation retreat yet is centrally located near the village of Liberty Corner and highly-regarded private and public schools in sought-after Basking Ridge.